Crude oil futures surged on Monday due to disruptions in Russian refining capacity caused by Ukrainian drone strikes and Moscow's decision to cut output to comply with OPEC+ targets. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract for May settled at $81.95 a barrel, up $1.32, while the Brent contract for May settled at $86.57 a barrel, also up $1.32. Russia instructed...
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 1-1/2-Year Low
2021-08-19 • Updated
The US economic releases came in with much better than expected today, adding further evidence for the Federal Reserve, a day after the FOMC Meeting Minutes.
The initial jobless claims declined more than expected to 348K last week down from 377K the week before, while it had been anticipated to decline slightly to 364K. this is the lowest reading since the beginning of Covid19 pandemic.
Continuing Claims also declined but slightly less than expected to 2820K vs. 2899K, while estimates were to decline to 2800K.
The US Dollar remained near the high of the day but below the 93.50 resistance area, which should be watched very carefully as a break above that resistance may clear the way for further gains, possibly toward 93.75.
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Bearish scenario: Sales below 80.00 with TP1: 79.60... Anticipated bullish scenario: Intraday purchases above 80.70 with TP: 81.50...
Brent oil is currently on a bullish trend, facing resistance near $84 and supported by the 200-day EMA. Breaking above this level could lead to a climb towards $90. Short-term support is observed around $80, backed by the 50-day EMA. As summer approaches and travel increases, crude oil tends to benefit from seasonal patterns. Despite temporary setbacks, buying...
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Hello again my friends, it’s time for another episode of “What to Trade,” this time, for the month of April. As usual, I present to you some of my most anticipated trade ideas for the month of April, according to my technical analysis style. I therefore encourage you to do your due diligence, as always, and manage your risks appropriately.
Bearish scenario: Sell below 1.0820 / 1.0841... Bullish scenario: Buy above 1.0827...